Kenmore 19501 User Manual
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SECTION 5. LEARlsr THE STITCHES
® Blind Hem Stitch (stretch)
B Blind Hem Stitch (woven)
The stretch Blind Hem Stitch ¡28| is to be
used tor stretch fabrics because it is the
stronger and more elastic of the blind hem
stitches.
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The regular blind hem stitch
enough for woven fabrics.
is strong
1.
Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire. (See Overcasting, p. 61 )
2.
Measure, turn up your hem and pin.
NOTE:
For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold,
3.
Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1/8" of the finished hem edge
showing.
4.
Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide is very close (1/16") to the left side of the blind hem foot.
5.
Place the told of the hem against the sliding guide so that the 1/8" extending edge shows on the right.
The long zigzag stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric, but still sew on the 1/8" extended edge.
See at left for proper stitch appearance.
6.
After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem. The right side of the garment wilt show only the blind
stitches.
Helpful Hint
Hemming Thin Fabrics;
Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line.
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